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Definition of distracting adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

distracting

adjective

/dɪˈstræktɪŋ/

/dɪˈstræktɪŋ/

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taking your attention away from what you are trying to do
- distracting thoughts
- a distracting noise
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